Endo - The art of stopping a motorcycle and having
the rear wheel lift off the ground, a reverse of the catwalk. Also called
a stoppie. (see photo above) . Going back over front.

E85 - A blend of 85% ethanol and
15% gasoline.

Ear's - Air boxes (i.e. - on a Kawasaki VN750
or VN1500A or any Virago)

Easy Rider - A famous motorcycle
movie, released in 1969, starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson
about two counterculture bikers travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans in
search of America. This movie defined the road film genre, even though it
was not the first of its kind. Points out a very real truth about America
and its often twisted approach to "freedom." The original title
of the film was "The Loners".

Eat Asphalt - Crash

Eccentric Journals - These are used to attach
the connecting rods to the crankshaft. Also called metal shafts.

Econo-box, cage, dresser - Car

ECM - Electronic
Control Module - The computer brain that controls various aspects of
your motorcycle's performance including ignition, timing, and fuel to air
ratio.

ECU - Electronic Control
Unit e.g. engine management system.

Edge Traps - The raised edges of
bumps or cracks in a paved surface that can catch a motorcycle's tire and
cause the bike to lose balance. Eg. Streetcar/Train tracks, raised pavement
construction edges, road stipping edges. If possible always try to approch
these hazards as stright on (non-parallel) as possible.

EFI - Electronic Fuel Injection.

Eighty Six (86) - If someone is 86 they are
cut off. For example If you are 86 from alcohol in public places they are
not allowed to drink in public. Some are 86 from club functions. Ol'ladies
sometimes get 86ed from club functions.

Electric governor - A device that electronically
regulates the amount of fuel injected by a fuel injection pump.

Electrolyte - Battery Acid.

Electronic Ignition - Computer controlled method
to convey high tension current to the spark plug(s).

Endo - 1. The art of stopping a motorcycle and
having the rear wheel lift off the ground, a reverse of the catwalk. Also
called a stoppie. (see photo above) . 2. Going back over front. 3. Pitching
the rear of the motorcycle over its front, end over end.

Enduro - 1. Typically this category includes
cross bikes which are tuned and equipped for driving on the roads. These bikes
are often heavier than, and not as extreme as cross motorcycles, though not
as heavy and well-equipped as the larger off-roaders. 2. Strictly interpreting
FIM regulations, an enduro bike is a trials bike. Common use of the term describes
bikes used in enduro racing, which is off-road trail riding competition.

Engine control unit (ECU) - A set of microprocessors
that helps to monitor dozens of sensors throughout the vehicle and control
the actuators accordingly.

Engine cut off switch (Kill Switch) - Usually
located on the right handlebar switch housing, this switch allows the motorcyclist
to turn off the engine without removing his or her hand from the handlebar.

Engine Guards - Metal tubes bolted to the motorcycle's
frame that should protect the engine from damage in the event of an accident.
They are not designed to offer the rider or passenger any protection in the
event of an accident.

Engine output - The ratio of the effective work
of the engine in relation to the energy expended in producing it.

ERC - Experienced Rider Course.

Ergonomics - The science used to design devices,
systems and physical conditions that conform to the human body. A prime consideration
when designing a motorcycle. Sportbikes have agressive forward leaning ergonomics,
standards/dual sports are chair like ergonomics and cruisers offer laid back
ergonomics.

ESAD - Eat Shit And Die

Esses - Phonetic spelling of back to back turns
or 'S' curves.

Ethanol - A colourless, volatile, flammable
liquid formed by fermentation. This renewable fuel can be produced from waste
products such as wheat straw, cornhusks, wood chips and switch grass.

Evo - Evolution® - 1. When Harley-Davidson
began using aluminum to build its cylinder jugs, it called this new engine
the Evolution. 2. The Evolution engine (V-Twin, produced from 1984 - 2000)

Excessive 11 (Xcess 11) - SX1100, a 1100 cc
4 cylinder street bike.

Exhaust System - Pipes

Expanding brake - Device operated by a handle
or pedal to slow down or stop the bike. A cylinder is attached to the relevant
wheel. Inside there are two so-called brake shoes, which are pushed outwards
against the inner walls of the cylinder, thus slowing the bike down.

Expansion ratio - The ratio of the volume inside
the cylinder after the power (expansion) stroke to the volume of the cylinder
at top dead center (TDC)

Expansion stroke or Power stroke - The movement
of the piston after the fuel-air mixture has been ignited. It is the stroke
where work is done on the piston from the heat of combustion, converting the
heat energy into mechanical energy.

Extra Urban MPG - The miles per gallon achieved
on non-urban routes, as tested by the manufacturer using a warmed engine.